Spiced Apple Cider

Name: Spiced Apple Cider
Ingredients: Lemon rind strips (from 1 lemon); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 gallon apple cider; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 20 whole cloves; 5 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks, halved; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup Calvados (apple brandy) or applejack (such as Laird's); Additional cinnamon sticks (optional)

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

Lemon rind strips (from 1 lemon)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 gallon apple cider
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
20 whole cloves
5 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks, halved
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup Calvados (apple brandy) or applejack (such as Laird's)
Additional cinnamon sticks (optional)

Directions

1

Bring first 8 ingredients to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes.
2

Pour mixture through a sieve over a large bowl, reserving liquid; discard solids. Stir in brandy. Serve in mugs; garnish with additional cinnamon sticks, if desired.